The use of the word "denialism" to describe climate change skeptics is the most obnoxious tactic in political discourse today, and I would like to think that in a community like ours it would be entirely unwelcome. In the highly charged environment we have when it comes to this issue, where there is so much noise and the truth is so often hidden by melodramatic rhetoric on both sides, it is not only fools and liars who are skeptical of global warming, it is entirely possible to hold that position in good faith.
Edward, if you want to point out how the science behind this works, and explain why those who are skeptical (1) that climate change is occurring, and (2) that it's human caused, and (3) that it will be a very bad thing for humanity, then that's great -- I for one admit that I could use a better understanding of it. But to repeatedly use such a term in a transparent attempt to morally equate climate change skeptics with holocaust deniers is hateful and divisive. Please stop it. Sincerely, -=Steve=- -- Stephen H. Foerster http://wikieducator.org/steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "WikiEducator" group. To visit wikieducator: http://www.wikieducator.org To visit the discussion forum: http://groups.google.com/group/wikieducator To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]
